Every school should have a technology advisory committee, cochaired by the school’s ITRT and library media specialist. It should include a representative sample of all school stakeholders including grade levels and academic departments. To assist with goals and objectives, the committee should develop a planning timeline, spelling out clear accomplishments. The roles and responsibilities of the cochair and individual members should be documented carefully. Suggested roles and responsibilities should include the following: Role of the Committee
Ensure that technology planning aligns with school and division goals.
Promote initiatives, communicate expectations, and evaluate plan effectiveness.
Make recommendations to the principal for distributing media center and technology funding.
Assess professional development needs and make recommendations for training opportunities.
Serve as peer coaches and media/technology goodwill ambassadors.
Responsibilities of the Chair (Cochairs)
Attend grade level departmental or meetings to become knowledgeable about the school curriculum and instructional initiatives.
Keep up-to-date on available resources, equipment, and trends.
Plan and prepare for committee meetings and provide agendas.
Provide the committee with relevant resources and information for consideration or discussion based on current standard selection tools.
Follow through on any recommendations, directives, or decisions reached by the committee.
Responsibilities of Individual Members
Provide leadership in implementing and adapting plans and monitor planning processes and results.
Seek input from teachers and students.
Participate in the decision making and other work of the committee.
Support the decisions and actions of the committee.
Keep faculty informed of actions and recommendations of the committee.
Assist the ITRT and library media specialists with public relations efforts.
Role of the Committee
Responsibilities of the Chair (Cochairs)
Responsibilities of Individual Members